Economist Forecasts Ringgit To Reach RM4.45 Vs US Dollar By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade sideways, with an end-of-year forecast of RM4.45 against the US dollar.

AmBank: Malaysia's GDP Growth To Moderate To 4.6 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group projects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to moderate to 4.6 per cent in 2025 compared to the estimated 5.0 per cent in 2024. 

Kuaishou Launches Kling AI's “Multi-Image Reference” Feature For AI Video Consistency

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Kuaishou Technology (Kuaishou), a content community and social platform, has announced the global launch of Kling AI’s “multi-image reference” feature, which aims to resolve a key challenge in artificial intelligence (AI) video generation—maintaining visual consistency.

Westports Share Price Up After Posting Higher FY2024 Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd’s share price on Bursa Malaysia was slightly higher in early trading after posting a higher net profit of RM897.98 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) versus RM779.43 million in the preceding year. 

Axis REIT’s FY2024 Net Profit Falls To RM210 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis-REIT) posted a lower net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) at RM210 million, down from RM217.77 million recorded in the previous year.

Economic Growth In 2025 To Be Driven By Domestic Demand, Investments -- Alliance Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is poised for growth in 2025 as domestic demand is likely to strengthen further with sustained consumer spending and ongoing increase in investment activities, said Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd. 

E-Invoicing System Eases Transition For Small Businesses, Says Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's e-invoicing system offers a streamlined adoption process for small businesses, according to Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia council member Harvindar Singh.

SMR 20 Ends Higher On Concerns Over Natural Rubber Supply

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today amid concerns over natural rubber (NR) supply due to wet weather, said a dealer.

WEF25: Saudi Ministers Discuss Economic Resilience, Regional Growth Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal F. Alibrahim has highlighted the Kingdom’s long-term approach to growth at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland.

Westports Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM897.98 Mln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd's net profit rose to RM897.98 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM779.43 million in the preceding year. 

Maybank IB, HLIB Expect OPR To Remain At 3.00 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has maintained its forecast for the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent this year to support domestic growth amid external headwinds.

CapitaLand Malaysia Trust Up After Posting Higher FY2024 Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- CapitaLand Malaysia Trust’s (CLMT) share price on Bursa Malaysia was slightly higher in early trading after posting a higher net profit of RM187.15 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) versus RM163.66 million a year ago.